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Ashley J Chong

Ashley J Chong is a Korean diaspora kid who writes words and music. She likes thinking about cultural identity, pop culture, languages, and how to stretch science. You'll most likely find her scribbling in her bullet journal, listening to music, making coffee, or craving oddly specific food like roasted tomatoes. Send Ashley a pitch at editorial@coldteacollective.com

Ashley J's Latest Articles

12 books by Asian authors for your holiday gifts and beyond

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● December 19, 2019 April 22, 2022

Asian North American literature is rich and diverse, and we have a list to prove it: perfect for last minute gifts for the bookworms in your life, or your 2020 reading list.

Author Katie Zhao on her career, Asian representation in books, and The Dragon Warrior

By Ashley J Chong ● Features ● October 11, 2019 February 11, 2022

With her new book set to release soon, Zhao reflects on the journey to becoming an author and as an Asian American from the Midwest.